Rupert Murdoch has recovered after pneumonia, CNN reports

Powerful media mogul Rupert Murdoch has recovered after a bout with pneumonia, CNN Business reports.

CNN reports the 88-year-old billionaire’s pneumonia occurred nearly three weeks ago, with Murdoch visiting a Los Angeles hospital, citing two people familiar with the matter, one of them close with the family. It is unclear whether he was admitted.

Mr Murdoch, who is chairman of Fox Corporation and executive chairman of News Corporation, is now doing well and is expected to call into a London board meeting today, CNN reported.

Nine.com.au understands he has a made a full recovery.